tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21995125007885566472011-04-21T19:40:46.574-07:00Words from a former depression and anxiety sufferer.Steven Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13462162327814713086noreply@blogger.comBlogger31100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199512500788556647.post-43683371693528777582008-07-15T04:24:00.000-07:002008-07-15T04:43:24.553-07:00I'm going to start with a little tip.<br /><br />It may sound a little odd but when I was at my worst I turned to crosswords. I was so depressed that I couldn't contemplate watching telly, going for a walk/run, reading etc.<br /><br />My mum was supporting me at the time and used to do crosswords all the time. She one day asked me if I would like to help her with one. I was a bit unsure, but I agreed. Within minutes I was absorbed. It was the challenge, in some small way, that set off a tiny spark of interest in my brain. I was hooked. For that hour or so I forgot all my problems. It was such a relief to be able to enjoy something, even if just for a short time. We would do 3 or 4 a day. It wasn't a cure but I helped with the symptoms immensely.<br /><br />I still do crosswords today. I tend to go for easy or medium difficulty and stay away from cryptic! Just normal general knowledge crosswords.<br /><br />Try it. You might get hooked like me!<br /><br />Take care.<br /><br />Steve.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2199512500788556647-4368337169352877758?l=timetofeelbetter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steven Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13462162327814713086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199512500788556647.post-5346696676071198782008-07-14T04:24:00.000-07:002008-07-15T04:43:46.756-07:00Just quickly to let you know I've set up a message board called the Bournemouth Depression and Anxiety Group at <a href="http://www.members7.boardhost.com/bdag">http://www.members7.boardhost.com/bdag</a> and I can be found on Facebook at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=20237552793">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=20237552793</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2199512500788556647-534669667607119878?l=timetofeelbetter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steven Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13462162327814713086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199512500788556647.post-30869696471642669422008-07-14T04:04:00.000-07:002008-07-14T04:08:51.325-07:00Hi there.<br /><br />I'm on a library PC so have only really had time to set up this blog. Over the coming weeks I plan to share with you my experiences of severe depression and anxiety. I hope you may learn a little about me and this destructive illness.<br /><br />Many thanks.<br /><br />I'll be back soon.<br /><br />Steve.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2199512500788556647-3086969647164266942?l=timetofeelbetter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steven Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13462162327814713086noreply@blogger.com0